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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Every player except the one who holds the
office of reader selects n trade or profession
which he or she must retain throughout the
game. When all have chosen their trade the
reader opens a book ut random and reads a
passage from it aloud, but when he comes to
any common noun he looks at one of the
tradesmen, who must instantly name some
article that he is supposed to have for sale, or
some implement connected with the exercise
of his craft BY this substitution of one
noun for another the most pathetic passage
is converted into an ndeSCribable tumble of
abSurditic,. In the following burlcsqued ex-
tract froli an Eastern tale, the words in ital-
les are suppose to be supplied by the differ
ent tradesiu"r in place of the nouns omitted
by the reader:
Zone offered the prince a bucket Of the
most precious mutton chops of Golconda
another II curious piece of IA wellington
boot mad" hy European artist; another a
piece of the richest liun, pudding from the
looms of China; another a grtdirOn, said to
be sovereign remedy against all poisons
and infection, diseases; another a choice
piece of the most fragrant Tlrkey rhubdrb
i'll II lcdIning p,It inlaid with acid drops;
another coffin full OF genuine treacic;
another n rockng horse OF the purest breed
| of Arabia: and another Flanders 6rick of
exquisite beauty. The whole court of the
palace was oversprcad with gingerbread
nuts; and long rows of slaves were contin-
ually passing loaded with corn pldSterS, tei-
penny mails, beeS,rur and other expensive
articles =
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

was served, upon which she drew sigh o,
relief, put on her gloves and slipped away.
Soon her patronage increased when the poo
pie who employed her found what clever and
original ideas She had and how entirely She
lifted all care and responsibility from their
shoulders. She made business of getting
all the latest ideas from the florists, the CO.
tcrers, the china shops and the restaurants,
and applied them while they were new, and
after she became interested in the work be
gan to develop all sorts of original inspira-
tions, which were popular and effective. She
also made point Of hunting up clever little
verses and quotations for dinner cards, and
wrote them out herself upon cards that she
got from various artist friends who had dincd
sumptuuusly at her own table i'll more pros
porous days and were willing to bc obliging
now. She has now secured a clientele who
keep her occupied all through the season, and
she manages to live comfortably ON the pro
cccds of her work, for naturally commissions
on all the things she recommends come into
her hands, and this added to her other earn
ings, makes sum sufficient for her needs. --
New York World.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

All Babylon is under great obligations 60
DR.. sexton a well known aurist of this cit \,
for recording and publishing the particulars
of over fifty cases of ear disease resulting
from Il blow of the hand, either open or
clenched The effects of great conclusions.
as those of explosions upon the ear are popu-
larry recognized. But it is not generally
known how small II conclusion may result in
damage to or disease of the ear. with the
chance of subsequent deafness.
This number of cases in the experience of
one practitioner shows that such results are
not SO very rare. 1t is worthy of the con-
sderation Of those thoughtless people who,
for punishment or sport, box childrens ears.
If parent believes in the necessity of cor
poral punishment there are plenty of places
upon the body where it may be applied with
equal corrective effects and with little danger
Of remote physical damage Boxing of the
ears should not he INDUCED in even in play,
for one cannot gauge the effect of the con
cuSsion. Another aurist i'll this city has pub
lished IA case of deafness resulting from an
unexpected kiss upon tn" ear the person Civ
ing it coming up from behind the receiver.
The force in this case must have been much
less than that of playful blow.-Babyhood
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Few children escape certain unfortunate
consequences of their incessant activity. The
child who has never been cut bruised or
burned has probably not led the happest nor
most healthlul life. The pliable bones, the
highly vitali2cd tissues, enable the little ones
to withstand an astonishing amount of VIC
lcnce. On two occasions has the writer seen
picked from the bricks, where it had fallen
from the third story of the fronting house, II
soft, plump, round baby, as brusable appar-
emily as ripe peach, yet showing no symp-
tom nor sign of serious injury. On the other
hand, careless nurse swings the little one
10y its wrist or thouShtlessly twists its arm in
putting on or taking off too tight garment,
and there is Sprained joint or broken bone
Edward Martin, NJ d.. in Babyhood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

"lVc found Il new use for lemons said IA
marketinan the other day to Il reporter, land
! got the suggestion from some German
friends of mine. \ German breakfast or
luncheon often consists of coffee and 'pfanne-
kuchcn the latter means pancakes. The
cook makes wheat batter rich with milk and
eggs, and cooks the cakes in boiling lard.
Then they are served hot with powdered
sugar and plenty of fresh lemon juice. The
acid it is thought offsets the possible indi-
gcStlbility of the grease. 1t is not uncommon
for Americans vino have got the tip from
restaurants here or abroad to adopt the idea
for buckwheats. 1t is certainly an improve
ment, while it takes away the dead sweet of
molasseS or syrup. New York Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Now that diseases are known to he caused
hv germs. one is ON the lookout for death in
almost ANYTHING EVona dishcluth may gen
crate the germs that cause sickness and death.
If it is black and stiff, and sour, throw it into
the fire Keep your dishcluth clean, if you
have to eat without a tahlecloth. do without
curtains to your windows and cake for your
tea and have to let your face dry after wash
Ing it. Let the weeds grow in your garden,
LET the holes in the heels of your husbands or
chillrcn'S hose go undarncd, let the shoes 20
without backing for Sunday. if necessary,
hut do not neglect to wash the dishcloth.
\ tidy housckccpcr writes: 81 have smelled
a whole house full of typhoid fever in one
dishcoth. had some ncighhorS once
clever. good sort Of folks. one autumn four
of them we're taken sick with the typhoid
fever The doctor ordered the vinegar bar
rcls whitcwashcd, and threw about forty
cents worth of carbOlic acid into tn" sWill
pail department. | went into the Kitchen
and made Cruel. | needed Il dishcluth. looked
around for one and found several And
such rags | burned them all, and called
the daughter to get me di-hcloth. She
looked around ON the table. 'Whv,' said she,
there were about a dozen here this morning
She looked in the wood box, on the mantcl-
piece and felt in the cupboard. well,
said, 1 saw some old, black, rotten rags lying
around. and burned them, for there is death
in such diShclothS, and you must never use
such again | took turns in nursing that
family for weeks and | believe those dirty
dishcloths were the cause of all that hard
work. Cor. Good Housekeeping.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02
The American Girl,

The American girl is cleverly pictured by
Habberton i'll new novel; She was the
oldest child so she had her own way; She
was pretty, so she had always been petted
She was 20, so she knew everything that she
thought worth knowing. She had long be
fore reconstructed the world lin her own
mind just as it should bc, from the standing
that it ought to exist solely for her benefit,
Not bad tempered, on then contrary, cheerful
and full of high spirits she was nevertheless
in perpetual protest against everything that
was not exactly as she would have it, and not
all the manners that careful breeding could
impart could restrain the unconscious inso-
lence peculiar to young and self satisfied ma
lures. Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

How differently men and women indulge
themselves in what is called resting spell.
II guess III sit down and mend these stock
ingS and rest awhile" says the wife, but her
husband throws himself upon the easy lounge
or sits back in his armchair, with hands at
rest and feet placed horizontally upon another
chair. The result is that his whole body
gains full benefit of the half hour he allows
himself from work, and the wife only re
ccivcs that indirect help which comes from
change of occupation a physician would
tell her that taking even ten minutes rest in
horizontal position, n change from
standing or sitting al work, would prove
more beneficial TO her than any of her make
shifts al resting. Busy women have habit
of keeping on their feet just as long as they
can in spite of backaches and warning pains.
As they grow older they see the folly of per
uniting such drafts upon their strength, and
learn to take things easier, let what will
happen. They say: Il used to think | must
do thus and 50, but I've grown wiser and
learned to slight things The first years of
housekeeping are truly the hardest, for I'M
tried and unfamiliar cares are almost daily
thrust upon the mother and home maker. -
New England Farmer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Among the many occupations invented by
impeCuniOus women as means of support
probably the most original is that Of wo-
man of 80, who had been for several years Mt
the head of her fathers luxurious establish
ment, and learned through experience the art
of entertaining his many friends at dinner
Left suddenly an orphan, and without cent
TO call her own, she began to cast about in
her mind for some means of earning her own
living. Sho was not much of a musician,
and she didn't have either knack or desire to
teach what languages she knew She couldn't
write or paint, and, in fact, she found it diff
fcult to find within herself any knowledge
sufficiently exact TO be worth money enough
to support her, "If l only knew ono thing
thoroughly" she cried "but tho only thing
| know is how to give dinner parties know
that exactly and completely, but the question
Is how to get dinners not how TO give them "
Thinking the matter over in every light n
sudden inspiration came to her; there were
numbers Of people who could give dinners,
but didn't know how to and she might teach
them She told her idea to her friends and
they encouraged her by employing her on
such OCCASIONS and relieved themselves Of
infinite care and worry thereby.
Her method was this: She went to the in
tending dinner giver the day the invitations
were issued and discussed ways and means.
On the day Of the dinner she ordered all the
flowers, fay1rs and dinner cards, arranged
them herself, got the dining table into proper
condition, saw that all the changes Of plates
and silver were ready, and, like Elajor gen
aal, stood and gave her orders until dessert
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Corals are of many coors, the most bcauti-
full of which is the red coral. This grows on
the rocks that lie in the bottom Of the sea,
in little groves of treet, each stalk Of which
looks like a red leailess shrub, bearing small
starike flowers. The largest coral reefs are
found in the warm waters Of the Pacific
ocean, although come varieties of coral grow
III all oceans.
The coral Employed in jewelry comes
mostly from the Mediterranean anC Red
seas; the dark red is brought from the Afri-
can coast Of the Medl ,crrancan, and also
from the Rcd sea, the pink from the coast OF
Italy, the yellow from the coast Of Sardinia,
and tie hlaci; from the Red sea The princi
pal coral fisheries are stuateL along tn,
coL,; Of Sicily, at tho mouth of tho AdriatiC
sea, Ia the strait between Sardinia and Cor
siCa and oil the coast OF Algeria
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

In England they have no written constitll-
tion-nothing answering to what is under
stood in this country by that term. The
word precedent is too narrow to cover what
obtains III the governmental affairs of Great
Britain. That which in Great Britain answers
to our constitution is something that grows
steadily and suits itself to the changing con
ditions of the progressive country. 1t is
elastic and not bound by the past, except in
SO far as that which is and may be regarded
as of the nature of precedent can stand every
test of the new conditions and new require
meutS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

To make this decorative and at the same
time useful article, make n circle of green
velvet six inches across, and gather all
around tho edge. Fill it snugly with bran
tightly, So that none can spill out. Thi, is
the center of the flower, and around must he
SeWed tn" leaves in two rows. These are cut
of yellow flannel, quarter OF il yard being
enough, and there should bc many leaves to
look well. For the next row you must cut a
piece of cardboard in a circle four inches in
diameter, and sew around it more leaves of
flannel. very full, and fastcn the cardboard
to the back Of the flower. Hem over the
cardboard Il circle of velvet, and Il gorgeous
bit of color is the result
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
The Poet Laureate of England-The First
Iuurpui,-JIis salary

The poet laureate is an officer of tho house
hold of the sovereign of Great britain. The
appcllatiun seems to have originated in II
custom of the English universities of present
ing a laurel wreath to graduates in rhetoric
and vcrsiiicatiun, the now graduate being
styled pocta laurcatus. The kings laureate
was then simply graduated rhctorcan in
the service Of tn" king. r. Wilmington, in
1912, seems to have been the last man who
received Il rhetorical degree at oxford. The
earliest mention of poet laureate in Eng
land occurs in the reign of Edward w. when
John Key received the appointment. In
1850 the first patent of the office seems TO
have been granted. The salary was fixed at
4lO0 per annuu. with ticrcc of Canary,
which latter emolumcnt was, under Southey s
tenancy of the office, commutcd into annual
payment of E2i IT used to DC the duty of
the laureate to write an ode ON the birthday
of the sovereign, and sometimes ON the occa-
sion Of Il national victory; but this custom
was abolished toward the close of the reign
of George Ill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Santa Annals cork leg may be seen in the
Patent Office at Washington The Mexican
general and his leg parted company at the
battle of Corro Gordo, where the pursuit was
so hot that he hastily mounted mule to
effect an escape The cork limb had been
laid aside for the comfort of the general,
who was riding in n carriage a short time be-
fore the capture. Two companies of the
Fourth Illinois regiment were the first to
reach the carriage and private secured the
trophy. 1t was soon sold to other members
of the same company for small sums and
finally reached Pekin, ILL.,, where it was one
of the features of the town. In 1862 the
owners presented it to the United States
authorities and it was deposited by Gen.
AlcCooli in the Patent office.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

The president is allowed the following
uamed corps Of assistants A private secre-
AIRY at "A salary of 50, 30; an assistant private
secretary at $3.50; a stenographer at 81 800
five messengers at $1,000 EACH "A steward
two dOorkeepers at 81 200 each; two usher,
at l,4OO and $1,000 respectively; a night
usher at $1,000; II Waterman at 5000; tele-
graph operators and minor clerks. Then he
has for incidental expenses, $4,000; for Whit,
House repairs, carpets, etc, $l2,5O0; fuel
$500; a greenhouse, $1,000 gas, matches
livery. Sl5.OOO
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Felons can easily be cured in the first stage
by the local use of ice water OF course after
suppuration has commenced, that is to say
when matter has formed, it will fail The
finger should be held in ice water as long as
it can be borne. After a rest it should he re-
turned to the water again This process may
he kept up for half a day if necessary
Herald of Health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02
~ EASY FEAT.

Having assumed the position described,
take the center chair from under your body,
carry it over, and place it again under your
body ON the opposite side Although this at
first sight appears difficult, vet in reality it is
very easy; it is as we'll, however, to have a
chair of a rather lighter construction for the
middle one, rs you are thereby enabled to
perform it with less strain upon the muscles
of the body and arm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02
The Di>Cuvcrer of America.

Left Eriksun, "A scandinavian sailor, is said
20 have discovered America in the year Of
our Lord 1000. Historians are now pretty
well agreed that this discovery is authentic,
and "A short time ago "A statue was erected to
Lett ErikNon i'll Boston. America may have
been previously discovered 10y the northern
vikings and even 10y the PhUncans many
centuries ago, but no well authenticated
record Of such discovery has come down
to us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

The point farthest north reached by any
exploring party is 2GO miles from the north
pole Beyond this are ice gorges insurmount
able, and frost SO severe that no human
ingenuity has yet constructed any appliance
to withstand its cold. 1t blisterS the skin
like extreme heat. The greatest progress
ever made acroes,t bis tlesolate wilderness was
at the rate of six miles a day the explorer,
often resting Us many days as they had jour
neyed miles in single day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

The Cid wa, the title given to a celebrated
Spanish knight and hero Of the Eleventh
century by five Moorish chiettains whom be
vanquished in battle Cid is an Arabic word,
which means lord. The Cids family namo
was Don Rodrigo Laynez, and he is regarded
as the model of the heroic virtues OF his age
and the flower of Spanish chivalry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

To clean mems clothing take pint of cold
water and add to it quart of cold coffee and
a teaspoonful of ammonia Usca sponge and
rub the spots thoroughly. Sponge the gar
ment all over, then hang on the back of a
chair and let dry in the shade, For light
clothes omit the coffee using any kind of
good soap-Atlanta Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

The aggregate number of troops furnished
the Federal side for all periods of service was
$3.50, l32. Reduced to a uniform three years
standard, the whole number enlisted
amounted to 2,32O2,3. The number ON tho
600 men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

The Cunard line steamers nre the largest
and fastest transatlantic steamers atoat, and
consequently burn much more coal on a trip
than the vessels of competing lines Their
daily average is about 21O tons, while that OF
the American liue boats, for instance, don't
exceed - tons
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

The largest popular vote as Yet east for
President of the United States was that of
1854, 10y which Cleveland was elected, hay
ing received 4,9ll, Oh The candidate re
ceiving the largest per cent of the total vote
cast was Andrew jackson, in ls2S, he having
received 5j.91 per cent. of the total vote
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02
Cure for "a Ring Round"

At the first sign of "A ring round take cup
full of wood ashes, put i'll pan with quart
of cold water, put the pan ON the suove put
your finger in the pan, keep it there until the
water begins to boil, or rs long as it can be
borne, Repeat once or twice if necessary
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

A pail or tub of fresh cold water, rGxewed
several times in the course of twenty four
hours. will absorb all tas evil odor of fresh
paint in day or two. The taste of the water
after an hour will prove the thoroughness of
its work
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

For burn or scald, make paste of COM
mon baking soda and water, apply at once
and cover with IA linen cloth. When the skin
is broken apply the white Of n egg with a
feather; this gives instant relief, as it keeps
the air from the fiesh,-Chicago Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Until the Fifteenth century no Christians
were allowed TO rccdiye interest on money,
and jews were the only usurers, and there
foro often baniShed and prosecuted In
England under Edward VI, interest was
forbidden entirely from religious motives.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

The first boat built especially to sail for
the Americas cup was the Liyoria owned
10y Mi AsbuIy. Beaten by Columbia and
Sappho, in 1871.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Rub the hands on a stick of celery after
pecling onions and the smell will be entirely
removed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Disease is often transmitted by the hands
through the mouth. Always wash the hands
on coming out of a sick room.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

if damp, should be dried before putting into
the clothes basket, to prevent mildew.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02
Loss of Appetite.

Often after cooking II meal person will
feel tired and have no appetite; for this beat
a raw egg until light, stir in little milk and
sugar, and season with nutmeg, Drink half
an hour before eating.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

popular belief on this side Of the water that
English girls are always dowdy, whether
dressed M or not.-New York Commercial
Advertiser
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

To remove soreness from the feet try bath
ing them at night in pure alcohol.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02

Keep large pieces of charcoal iD damp col
nelS ana III dark places,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-02
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
HOW TO TAKE A CHAIR FROM UN-
DER YOU WITHOUT FALLING.

An Amusing Game for Long winter Even
ings-A Timely Suggestion About Christ
mas Gifts That May BE Made ut
Home.
Christmas is coming, and it is time our
young people were beginning to think about
such gifts us can be made by loving fingers
With view to assisting in this sometimes
pulling undertaking is here reproduced a
sunilower pin cushion recently designed for
Harper's Young Ieople.